Scott Bischoff, ESQ.

In our modern-day rush-to-judgment society, people charged with crimes are often convicted in the court of public opinion long before they ever step foot in a courtroom. Despite citizens of this country being innocent until proven guilty, the reality is that in this day and age you have to fight for your innocence.

I pride myself in knowing that I can be the voice that helps a client through what is perhaps the most difficult time in their life. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to every client that walks through our door. As a group, we work together to ensure our clients achieve maximum possible results in any situation.

Professional Experience

Upon graduating from law school, Scott went to work for the Office of the First Circuit Public Defender where he excelled in providing high quality representation to indigent citizens of Dorchester County.

During his three years as a public defender, Scott represented hundreds of defendants in all areas of the law and served as lead and assistant counsel during numerous trials ranging from serious felonies to misdemeanors and DUIs. Scott left the public defender to work with Andy Savage’s law firm, where Scott handled criminal and civil litigation throughout the low country. Scott partnered with Chris Adams to create Adams & Bischoff, P.C. Scott continues to focus on criminal defense, including the defense of sex crimes and DUI’s, as well as pursuing personal injury and civil rights litigation for his clients.

Associations, Memberships & Recognitions

Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell

2017 & 2018 Super Lawyers Rising Star

2018 Class of Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Forty under 40

2016 South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year

2016-2017 South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division President’s Award

American Bar Association

South Carolina Bar Association o South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy Class of 2018 o 2016-2017 South Carolina Bar Young Lawyer’s Division President’s Award o South Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division “Star of the Quarter” for 2014-2015 o Co-Coordinator for the Special Olympics Committee for the SC Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, 2016-2017 o Co-founder of “Bowling Buddies,” a SC Bar YLD event held every year in Charleston for SC Special Olympics athletes

Member of the South Carolina Special Olympics Board of Directors, 2017 – present.

Education & Background

Scott received his undergraduate Biology degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his law degree from the Charleston School of Law. During law school, Scott was a member of the Moot Court Board and won the Founders’ Upperclass Moot Court Competition. He also graduated with ProBono Service distinction.

Personal Interest & Activities

Originally from Wilson, North Carolina, Scott currently lives in Charleston. A true believer in giving back to the community and the profession, Scott can frequently be found throughout the year volunteering his time with local charitable organizations like One80Place and South Carolina Special Olympics, and also regularly serves as a guest lecturer at the Charleston School of Law on matters related to trial advocacy and criminal defense. Scott can be heard from time to time making a guest appearance on Charleston Sports Radio, ESPN 98.5 FM and 1340 AM discussing current legal issues in professional and collegiate sports. In his spare time, Scott enjoys playing golf, watching UNC football and basketball, and spending time with his family.